Leptin protects against development of fatty liver
Leptin hormone protects against development of fatty liver: A study group at MedUni Vienna has identified a regulatory loop controlled by leptin, by which this...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Experimental Physiology’s Open Access future
Experimental Physiology's Open Access future: The Physiological Society is delighted to announce that from January 2023, Experimental Physiology will be fully Open Access. Since it...
3D bandage treatment could revolutionise diabetes treatment
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have designed a new bandage treatment, known as a scaffold, to treat diabetic foot ulcers, which is cost-effective while improving...
Ticks weaken skin’s immune response
Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team led by Johanna Strobl and Georg Stary from MedUni...
Why hygiene is vital for your pharmacy
Why hygiene is vital for your pharmacy: Pharmacies are high on the list of workplaces that need to be kept clean and hygienic. If you run...
Test to help patients manage long COVID at home
A test to help patients manage long COVID at home has been developed. The adapted Autonomic Profile (aAP) test can be done by anyone with...
Australian children are some of the least active in the world
Australian children are some of the least active in the world. University of Newcastle researchers are addressing this head on with a range of innovative...
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked using artificial intelligence: Different forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by analysing recordings of patients' electrical...
Are you an active couch potato?
‘Active couch potato’ - how sitting all day can erase a workout. New Finnish research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests...
Night owl sleep pattern puts you at risk
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2...
